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Old 08-22-16, 04:01 AM
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Default Stains/Discoloration of Leather Seat



On her way to play tennis, my wife put her jug of water on the back seat and it leaked. The pic. shows the result. I've tried Lexol but it didn't touch the problem. Before I do battle with the dealer, has anyone ever run into anything like this before?
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Usually water on leather might discolor it for a few minutes...till the absorbed water dries, after it usually darkens up again. Assuming this is not the case....?
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Originally Posted by popping
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OOPS ! Edited to show pic.

Also, the spill happened over a week ago and feels dry now.
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Yikes. Not even sure what to say, but you may consider posting this in the detailing forum. There are some pretty knowledgeable members in there when it comes to leather.
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Jug of water? That stain is too widespread to come from just a jug of water.

All that staining looks like it likely came from the fabric dye in someone's new and never washed [navy] clothing that was wet from sweat or having been rained on.

Are you sure your wife didn't give someone (that was real sweaty) a ride home after playing tennis?

I'm not so sure even a leather expert will be able to get that [dye] stain out...

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I play a lot of golf...and it can get plenty hot in Texas. I use a temporary seat cover when I'm all sweaty even though my interior is black. This is what I use.



▼ Not my car, but this seat cover is like the one I have.

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Yeah...that couldn't be a jug of water only.
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Now, I don't know her, and i don't want to call your wife a liar, but i think she spilled something else and isn't telling you what because of embarassment / etc. It's purple.
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Had a small stain issue in my rear seat. I had a leather guy to re-dye it and it looks perfect, you have to get that done as well.
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The Aussies call it "bum juice".
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Originally Posted by GregCanada
Now, I don't know her, and i don't want to call your wife a liar, but i think she spilled something else and isn't telling you what because of embarassment / etc. It's purple.
Grape Drink.... Not juice (Dave Chappelle)



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Capri Suns in your back pocket ain't a good idea.
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Had a small stain issue in my rear seat. I had a leather guy to re-dye it and it looks perfect, you have to get that done as well.
Can light color leather that is stained be re-dyed?
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Originally Posted by bclexus
I play a lot of golf...and it can get plenty hot in Texas. I use a temporary seat cover when I'm all sweaty even though my interior is black. This is what I use.



▼ Not my car, but this seat cover is like the one I have.
dude, i need two of those. how much/where??


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